Xing Xing's first time to eat cooked foods

March 24, 1995 (Friday) Today is the 6th months of Xing Xing. We went to km. 41 for his check

We bought thandador for Xing Xing. In the afternoon we went to clinic of Doctor Cardozo to inject Xing Xing.

Xing Xing's first time to eat cooked foods of potato with chicken soup.

cedula and passport of Xing

March 06, 1995 (Monday) Went to Km 41 to get birth Certificate of Xing Xing in Hospital (important for his document). In the afternoon we went back again to Asuncion. We took the 6:30 P.M bus.


March 07,1995(Tuesday) We went to Agency and one of the staff brought us to government department for Identification Card of Xing Xing.

We went there in the morning for Cedula and in the afternoon we went to another department for passport.


March 08, 1995 (Wednesday) We moved to  Japanese Hotel Wednesday morning because it's near to  Agency. There is much better than San Martin. That Hotel has restaurant.

No result about the cedula no. of Xing Xing.


March 09, 1995 (Thursday) We took taxi going to Identification office to ask what is the no. of cedula of Xing Xing but no result yet so we go directly to terminal back to Macosur.


March 22, 1995 (Wednesday) Xing Xing can already say ma-ma. Ana was the one who heard first


March 23 1995 (Thursday) I  came back from Asuncion with the cedula and passport of Xing Xing.

Applying for an IC

March 01, 1995 (Wednesday) Today in non working holiday (no work). I went to CDE to buy ticket going to Asuncion.


March 02, 1995 (Thursday) We took the 9:00 A.M bus going to Asuncion to process passport of Xing Xing and Cedula.

After we reach Hotel San Martin we took a rest and directly going to Agency. We didn’t able to do it because the birth Certificate of Xing Xing in hospital was needed.

In the afternoon Xing and Shirley stayed in San Martin while I went to Limpio factory.


March 03, 1995 (Friday) All of us went  to Dr. Melenie's factory (Limpio).
In the afternoon  went to another factory w/ Marcos while the mother and son stayed in Hotel San martin.

At night we have dinner  in Diamond restaurant.


March 04, 1995 (Saturday) We came back to Macosur and go again on Monday.

First trip to Brazil

January 31, 1995 (Tuesday)    To Cascavel in Brazil following Mr. Manfred.

Cascavel is a city, but Manfred live in the city outskirt. So for the few days in Cascavel, I stay mainly in his area.

He recommended a small hotel. A clean friendly hotel on a hill. Looking out from my hotel room, is a vast green country side similar to the above photo from internet.

Cascavel, the quite part of Cascavel where I stay,  is a clean and comfortable place.

One late afternoon, a small group of local dancers with a couple big drums marched into the small hotel lobby and start beating  the drum and dance.

I did not watch too long and walked elsewhere.  It they could use a small drums with lower noice, I would enjoy the rest of the afternoon with them.

Guava Jam

  January 28, 1995 (Saturday)    Vilda got Guava and cooked jam here in the house.   

  

January 29, 1995 (Sunday)    Xing  Xing's  first taste of food (Nestle in bottle).  He  has eaten 3 spoons of nestle.  

Injection

January 24, 1995 (Tuesday)   Today  is  the  4th months of Xing Xing. We did  not  go  to hospital because I was waiting for Manfred.   

  

January 25, 1995 (Wednesday)     Went  to km 41 (hospital) for the 4th month check up of  Xing Xing. Xing Xing's weight is 5 kilos 650 g. He's 60.5 cm. tall.    

January 27, 1995 (Friday)    Doctor Cardozo came here to Macosur to inject Xing Xing.    He injected triple o D.P.T (Difteria -tetanus- Tos  convulsas) and  also  he injected for Anti-Haemophilus influenza b.  He  let Xing take medicine for sabin oral (Anti polio).     Xing Xing cried a lot because of his leg (injection).

Xing first trip to Assunsion

  January 09, 1995 (Monday)    This morning Yee together w/ Paul gone to Asuncion.    It was raining.

     

  January 21, 1995 (Saturday)     We  went to Asuncion. Xing Xing's first time to  travel.   We slept in San Martin Hotel.  We met Paul in Asuncion to send him off to Taiwan.

     

January 22, 1995 (Sunday)      We took the 1:30 P.M bus back to Macosur.    

Caballero Family

8th January 1995 Sunday

Sunday. Thinking of somewhere for an outing, we thought of Caballero family.

Their small wooden house also served as a sundry shop of the area. The small store is just 5 minutes across the highway. The wife also delivered few months ago. We want to see how their baby getting on.

We sat in front Caballero's shop for a bottle of Pepsi.

Shirley took photos of the family.

Their new born baby is Patricia.

Patricia (baby of Caballero)

        January 01, 1995 (Sunday)   It's New Year   Early  in the morning at around 5:30 A.M Xing Xing fell down from the bed.

    We went at 8:00 in the church but we arrived late because the mass finished at 8:30 A.M.

      January 03, 1995 (Tuesday) Workers started their work this year.  

January 04, 1995 (Wednesday)     Went to Km. 41 (hospital) for the check up of Xing Xing. He's now 3 months and 10 days. He's weight is already 5 kilos and 100 g. The measurement of head is 40 cm. and he is 60 cm. tall.

January 05, 1995 (Thursday)    The doctor said he will come to Macosur  for the injection of Xing Xing but he did not come.  

  

Maria Auxiliadora Cathedral, Minga Guazú district

Maria Auxiliadora Cathedral
Km 20 Minga Guazú district
1st January 1995 Sunday

First day of a new year 1995.  We decided to go for a short outing near by. There is no other batter place near by then this Cathedral.  It is just 1 kilometer from our factory.

Maria Auxiliadora Cathedral, located on top of a hill at Km 20 Minga Guazú district
Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora -Minga Guazu District - Alto Parana

Maria Auxiliadora is the Patroness of Agriculture in Alto Parana. In this district, every May 24th is a holiday for the local people.

On this day all Catholic faithful turns to the Cathedral dedicated to the Virgin of Don Bosco.

Lorenie's church wedding at Maria Auxiliadora Cathedral

10th December 1994 Saturday

Maria Auxiliadora Cathedral
Km 20 Minga Guazú district

December 10, 1994 (Saturday)

9:00AM we went to attend the civil marriage ceremony of Lorenie in their house. Lorenie's house is just opposite the highway 5 minutes walk from our staff quarter.

At night we attended their church wedding at Maria Auxiliadora Cathedral. 
Macosur Manager Jose Quintana, wife Mirta and three children came also.

Photo above : After the church wedding with the three children of  Jose Quintana.

Carrying Xing is Sofía Quintana.

December 09, 1994 (Friday) Shirley went to CDE with Vilda to buy a new pair of shoes to ware during the wedding of Lorenie.
Also bought some Christmas toys for the kids of workers.

A new born and a young cow for Christmas 1994

.........For this Christmas, we have a new born and a young cow ...........

December 06, 1994 (Tuesday) It is a Sunny day.

After lunch, Shirley bath the baby boy first then she herself took a bath  and changed with nice drasses -- a sign of going out for a big function. Yes it is.

Today is the drawing day of  Christmas Lucky Draw and Shirley has been exciting since morning. 

Jose is the one who organized this Christmas Lucky Draw (Sorteo).  The winning prize is a young cow. 

To joint in this game, participant get a coupon from Jose for 5,000 Guaranies (US$2.50). Your name will be written in a piece of paper deposite in a box together with other names.  On the drawing day a piece of name will be picked. That will be the Lucky winner. The winner get the prize -- a young cow.

So Shirley bought 3 coupons for our family of 3 members.

And today is the drawing day.   

During tea break all factory workers get together in front the office ground and wait eagerly.  From the box containing piece paper of names, some one picked up a name and ....... that is the name "Shirley" !

Shirley won the cow!

For this Christmas, I have a first born and a young cow......

December 07, 1994 (Wednesday)

The cow wanted to escape. Its only the secondary day she, the cow, put up with us.

Afternoon I went to Minga Guazu hardware shop to but a thick string to tie the cow.

December 17, 1994 (Saturday)

Morning, I went alone to Ciudad del Este to buy couple dozens of Swiss multipurpose knife as Christmas souvenir for the man workers. Shirley will buy for the lady workers tomorrow.

These are low cost made in China imitation Swiss Knife.

Bought a set of 'Silverstone' cooking utensil for Shirley as Christmas gift.

December 19, 1994 (Monday) Vilda and Shirley went to CDE to buy some more gifts for the children of  worker.  Bought some dolls, cart and car (toys).

December 20, 1994 (Tuesday) Gave out gifts to the workers (mini knife)  and dolls to Lorie, Amelia and Norma.

December 21, 1994 (Wednesday) It is raining.

December 24, 1994 (Saturday)

Afternoon Ya Chin, Ya Ling and their parents and a relative came to Macosur. They brought for us some grapes. They came to see our baby.

Evening, the wife and sister of Jose came here to celebrate Christmas Eve.


They cooked Chipa Guazu, and made Lyrico (mixed fruit with Coca Cola).
We barbequed chicken and pork with cha-sui sauce.



December 25, 1994 (Sunday) stay at home this whole Christmas Day. The baby is too young to being for outing.




December 26, 1994 Monday

  Paul called Macos to come for year end inspection.
  He will come on 29-12-94 and stay 1 night.


December 27, 1994  4:26 PM  Tuesday

  Paul visited Timber Land this afternoon.
  Xing had his afternoon sleep in the office.

  This week factory closed for X'mas holidays.


December 30, 1994  11:00 AM  Friday

  9:00am Marco start stock count.
  11:00am completed calculation.

December 1994

December 04, 1994 (Sunday) We visited Julio and Josefina in their house.

December 27, 1994 (Tuesday) Maria visited us to greet Shirley Happy birthday. She gave birthday gift and gift to Xing Xing also.

December 28, 1994 (Wednesday) Maria started working for Paul. At night we went w/ Sr. Francisco and Elvira to the wedding of Ana and Paiva. It was raining.

Children Friends

Maria

4th November 1994 Friday

Maria, our domestic helper.

November 1994

November 03, 1994 (Thursday) At about 9:00 we watched the eclipse (sun covered by the moon) outside the house.

It was become dark like night. After the eclipse Maria and Shirley went to CDE and I took care of Xing Xing.

November 06, 1994 (Sunday) We only stayed at home because it was raining.

November 12, 1994 (Tuesday)

Shirley and Ana slaughtered the white cock.

Ana sweat a lot. Half of that cock given to Ana.

November 18, 1994 (Friday) Gone to Asuncion. took the 9:00 bus.

November 23, 1994 (Wednesday) Gone to Asuncion .

November 24, 1994 (Thursday) Maria accompanied Shirley to hospital for the 2nd month check up of Xing Xing is now 6 kilos and 640g.

November 25, 1994 (Friday) Doctor came to the house at around 11:30 A.M for Xing Xing's injection. He injected 2 legs of Xing Xing. The payment was 170,000 guaranies.

Came back at around 10:00 P.M from Asuncion.

November 26, 1994 (Saturday) Lorenie came here to watch Xing Xing , Shirley sew her civil wedding clothes, starting 12:00 noon and finished at around 5:30 P.M. 

Babies

October 24, 1994 (Monday) We weren't able to go to hospital For Xing's check up, it was raining
Shirley taught Elvira (Sra. Francisco) how to cook pancit noodle in their house but without meat. Sr. and Sra. likes to eat pancit



October 25, 1994(Tuesday) We rode taxi (friend of Silvina) to hospital vise versa. The weight of Xing Xing is now 3 kilos 750 g. He is 52 cm. and the measure of his head is 36.5 cm. Xing Xing did not cry at all when the doctor checking him in the hospital.

October 28, 1994 (Friday
Xing Xing has difficulty in bowling so when he passed stool he cried so loud.

31st October 1994 Monday

In the afternoon Ana came together with baby son Christian. She asked to take photo of Xing Xing and Christian.

1 month

Oct. 10, 1994 (Monday) Shirley went to Hospital (Km.41) w/ Maria for Chun Xing's 2nd check up. The doctor told to wash Chun Xing w/ boiled Guava leaves and w/ medical soap and creme.

Went over to Supermercado for shopping.


Oct 20, 1994 (Thursday) Maria and Shirley went to CDE it was raining They bought some ingredients for cooking this coming Saturday. We are going to celebrate one month old of Xing Xing.

I stay at home to take care of Xing Xing.


October 21, 1994 (Friday) Shirley busy chopping the ingredients (vegetable) for tomorrow. while I took care of Xing Xing.


October 22, 1994 (Saturday) We celebrated 1 month old of Xing Xing. Invited some friends. Cooked barbeque chasiw and chicken, noodle (pancit) and chicken curry.Sr. and Sra. Francisco asked Shirley to teach Elvira cooking pancit and curry.

It was raining, so we did not eat in the garden but instead we eat in the veranda of Sr. francisco.

First outdoor

6th October 1994 Thursday
In the afternoon we sat in the garden. First time take Chun Xing out the house.



Oct 07, 1994 (Friday) Went to Asuncion for inspection in Dr. Millanies factory.
Mr. Ole came to Macosur together w/ his family.